Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins: disprove theory that bowlers can’t be good captains.

In the IPL 2024, Pat Cummins surprised some folks when he became the skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad. People wondered if a bowler could lead a team well. Apart from a few exceptions like Anil Kumble, Shane Warne, and R Ashwin, bowlers haven’t often been captains in the IPL. But Cummins got the nod, especially after SRH paid a hefty Rs 20.5 crore for him.

In a match against Punjab Kings, Cummins showed why he deserved the captain’s armband. He made smart decisions, like replacing a dismissed batter with an impact sub, even if it meant weakening the bowling. Plus, he didn’t shy away from bowling crucial overs when the game was tense. His friendly attitude and support for his teammates, especially the bowlers, earned him more respect.

And let’s not forget his amazing catch to dismiss Sam Curran! If Cummins continues to impress as captain in the IPL, Australia might even consider keeping him as captain for the T20 World Cup. That could mean Mitch Marsh, the current T20 captain, might focus more on smashing the ball and bowling a couple of overs, rather than leading the team.